Feedback

What people say about Skylark Plus

The following is a small sample of feedback received during the 2025/26 academic year. This includes feedback gathered through ad hoc channels, as well as targeted feedback collected through our focused Voice of the Student and Voice of the Parent/Carer requests.

SENCO – Previous educational setting

“What impressed me most was not simply that XXXXX appeared happy, but that the environment appeared to unlock the potential that has always existed beneath his anxiety. Skylark offers an educational approach that aligns exceptionally well with XXXXX’s learning profile: smaller, relationship-based provision; authentic vocational learning; meaningful progression pathways; and an environment that reduces unnecessary social demands whilst maintaining high aspirations.

In my professional opinion, Skylark offers XXXXX something far more important than a placement—it offers him a future.”

Student Voices

Skylark is one of the best things that has ever happened to me.

I love the flexibility and small groups. This really helps me learn at my own pace. The instructors are great and I feel happy asking questions or raising any ideas I have.

I’m having a great time at Skylark Plus. I’ve learnt so much and want to continue developing my skills so when I leave I can get a job doing what I enjoy and what I am good at.

Parents & Carers

He has really blossomed and absolutely loves coming to Skylark.

I don’t know what you are doing, but keep doing it! After years of uncertainty xxxx can finally see a positive and exciting future ahead of him! He is determined and up for college every day!

XXXXXX has really turned a corner. He really does love it at Skylark, he feels part of a team. As a family we hoped Skylark would be the right setting for xxxxx and time has shown it is. Thank you for everything you have done.

We have been extremely happy with Skylark. The staff have been excellent, supportive, and welcoming, and our son genuinely loves going to Skylark each day. He is very happy and has really enjoyed the opportunities available to him. It is wonderful to see how much he is learning, growing, and enjoying his experience. We are very grateful for the positive and nurturing environment Skylark provides.

We finally have our son in the right setting and what a difference it has made. His confidence has grown and we have seen a really positive change in his behaviours at home. He feels happy and safe and you have provided a learning environment that has enabled him to grow and develop. We are super proud of everything he has achieved whilst with you.

Professionals & Partners

I recommend Skylark +. They’ve been fantastic with support and engaging with Virtual schools. Ade is great and just gets it all.

Assistant Head – Virtual Schools

It was great to see your setting in person. It’s amazing what you have created and delivering for the students. You really are making a difference.

Gloucestershire Local Authority caseworker

Magnificent couple of days with you. You must and should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved. I’d love to come back and do the training for your next batch of students.

First Aid Assessor

What a wonderful job you have done with these lads. I’m extremely impressed with what you are doing and how you go about it. They have clearly been well trained and know are were more than ready for their assessments.

LANTRA Assessor (Chainsaw)

Outstanding and totally unique. You go above and beyond at all times. Communication is excellent and you always do what you say you will do!

South Gloucestershire LA

Hearing how XXXXX has developed whilst at Skylark is simply amazing. The enthusiasm and desire to learn is truly remarkable. I’ve worked with XXXXX for several years and I now genuinely look forward to our catch up meetings to hear about what he has been doing.

Swindon LA